About the Club

Radley History Club was founded by the late Joy Alexander in May 1997 and now has some 70 members. As stated in its constitution, its aims are to:

study the history of Radley and the surrounding area

pursue any historical activity that the members may desire from time to time.

The Club is run by a committee elected each year by members at the AGM in September at the start of the Club year. Speakers are invited to give talks at its monthly meetings on a range of local and historical topics. A visit or tour of a local building/place of interest is often arranged during the spring or summer. See the Calendar for details of forthcoming meetings and events.Programme for 2019-2020

How to join

Use of members’ personal dataThe Club keeps a computer record of members’ names and contact details. Personal data are used only for Club purposes to keep members up-to-date with Club matters and to disseminate information of potential interest to members. Read the Club’s privacy policy.

Newsletterand programme card

A Club newsletter is emailed to members each month. It contains details of the next meeting, a short report of the previous speaker meeting, items of Club news and details of events sent to the Club of potential interest to members. There are also links to newsletters from organisations of which Radley History Club is a member.

Members also receive a printed programme card. This gives details of the talks to be given during the Club year and contact details for committee members.

Guests

You are very welcome to come along as a guest. The guest fee is £2.50.

Meetings

Meetings are held on the second Monday evening of the month at St James the Great Church, Church Road, Radley, Oxfordshire OX14 3QF. Doors open at 7 pm for a 7.30 pm start. There is no meeting in August.

Parking is available in the car park serving Radley Church and Radley Primary School. The entrance to the car park is on the far side of the pond to the shared driveway leading to Radley Primary School and the Church Room (see map). Those with limited mobility are advised to park in the lay-by in front of the Church or on the opposite of Church Road.

Map showing location of Radley Church, its car park and the suggested route between them

Planning to come by bus? The Oxford Bus Company’s City 35 bus service stops just outside the church. The bus times are very convenient for the meetings which usually end just after 8.30 pm.

Abingdon to Radleyand back

Abingdon Stratton Way

19:08

Radley Church (opposite)

19:19

Radley Church

20:45

Abingdon Stratton Way

20:58

Kennington to Radleyand back

Kennington (opposite Manor Grove)

19:18

Radley Church

19:20

Radley Church (opposite)

20:43

Kennington (opposite Manor Grove)

20:45

Planning to come by train from Oxford?Journey time is 6 minutes by train and then a walk of 8-10 minutes up to the church from the station. If you fancy a meal before coming to the meeting, the Bowyer Arms next to the station serves food all day. Evening trains to Radley leave Oxford at 17:07, 17:36, 18:07, 18:35, 19:07 Suitable trains back leave Radley at 20:44, 21:14, 21:43, 22:12